Open invitation to join the SLCP team
Our goal is to improve labor conditions in global supply chains. The Social and Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) is currently seeking talented and motivated individuals who wish to join us on our mission.
SLCP is committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage all applicants no matter age, race, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, sex and gender identity, religion, or political affiliation to apply for vacancies. It’s not just the right thing to do - diversity of thought, actions, and ideas makes our organization stronger.
We are currently seeking freelance communications support to work with our Communications and Stakeholder Engagement team in the short term. Ideally suited to someone recently graduated or new in their communications career. Experience of website editing and tools such as Mail Chimp, Survey Monkey and Canva a plus! Netherlands or UK-based preferable. Interested? Please send your CV and a short covering letter to coordinator@slconvergence.org. Please also include an indication of your day/month rate.
Why apply to become part of our Talent Pool?
The program is growing quickly, and we expect to expand the team in the foreseeable future. To advance this, and act quickly when the occasion arises, we’re inviting experts to submit their CV and motivation on why they want to work with SLCP.
The employee will work directly with one of the Senior Managers in the SLCP Secretariat, depending on the area of expertise. The employee will coordinate and collaborate with others in the SLCP team and will join in monthly full team meetings.
We are a non-hierarchical organization, bringing exposure to various stakeholders and the opportunities to be creative, run your own projects, take responsibility, and grow professionally.
We are a remote, but very connected team, supporting each other in all our efforts.
We are growing fast and have a scale-up mentality while already having impact on improving working conditions in supply chains.
Training and development opportunities tailored to the individual
Opportunities to travel, depending on the role, location and needs
You get lots of freedom to organize your own day as working hours can be flexible
We are open to both short-term consultancy assignments and long-term employee arrangements depending on our and your needs
Competitive compensation in the non-profit field
Qualifications
As a small team working to an ambitious Five-Year Strategic Plan, we’re looking for individuals who are willing and able to deliver at pace; to juggle a variety of tasks; and a team-player with the flexibility to shift priorities to meet the needs of the day.
Highly motivated professional passionate about improving labor conditions in global supply chains
Diplomatic, convincing, energetic, flexible and enthusiastic personality
Eager to learn and open minded
Strong project management skills and ability to effectively juggle multiple projects at once
Analytical skills and experience in performance monitoring – ability to translate the organization’s objective into concrete actions and KPIs
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated competence in conducting and facilitating (virtual) meetings
Experience working with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds
Effective (English) written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation skills including ability to create engaging presentation materials
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Literacy of commonly used software programs
Enjoys a fast-paced, dynamic, challenging work environment
Team player prioritizes work based on the needs of the organization and its signatories and ready to ‘go the extra mile’
Knowledge of SLCP and its Converged Assessment Framework and Processes is desirable
Education level and experience
4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degree in relevant field strongly preferred
Experience in apparel & textiles, corporate responsibility, and/or human rights and environmental programs preferred
Experience in non-profit/membership type organization is desirable
How to Apply
If you are interested in being part of our Talent Pool, please send your CV and a short covering letter to coordinator@slconvergence.org. Please explicitly note the specific SLCP area of expertise you’d like to support.
1. CAF/Tool
2. Country roll-out
3. Verification Oversight
4. Technology (Data Hosting & Sharing)
5. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
6. Data Insights
Specifics on areas where we expect need for part-time support in the near future:
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Description
The Converged Assessment Framework (CAF) is a tool to measure working conditions in facilities, developed by SLCP signatories. It consists of a Data Collection Tool, verification methodology, and guidance documents. The CAF is implemented through the SLCP process of self/joint-assessment, verification, and data hosting and sharing.
SLCP works closely with its signatories and key stakeholders to continuously review the CAF to ensure the Tool gathers relevant data our users need to inform sourcing decisions; the verification methodology is aligned with industry best practice; the guidance ensures the best understanding of the CAF and the SLCP process, and; the CAF is well integrated with the data hosting and sharing system enabled by the Gateway and our Accredited Hosts.
Possible roles in SLCP team
Support in update and implementation of SLCP’s Converged Assessment Framework (CAF):
Engage with signatories and non-signatory stakeholders to identify improvements to the CAF
Support stakeholders in implementing and incorporating the CAF into their own supply chain compliance programs
Through Helpdesk tickets and/or feedback form analyses, determine common concerns/identify gaps in training/ FAQs/ processes and procedures and follow through on updates/enhancements
Specific qualifications
Knowledge of SLCP’s CAF or comparable systems is strongly preferred
Familiarity with social compliance/audit systems and schemes/ standards
Experienced working with partners like audit firms, social standard holders/MSIs
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Description
SLCP has designed and implemented a system for hosting and sharing SLCP verified assessments alongside the Converged Assessment Framework (CAF). This system consists of a central distribution Gateway (developed by ITC) and a network of Accredited Hosts. For more information about this semi-decentral system see: Helpdesk SLCP data hosting & sharing system. The lessons learnt since the start of operations in 2019 have been and will be continuously integrated to allow for wider roll-out in multiple markets and numerous facilities.
Possible roles in SLCP team
Support in roll-out of new features together with technology partners, the ITC Gateway and the Accredited Hosts
Administer internal IT systems including email
Follow up on specific technology issues (e.g. through support tickets) relating to technology issues, together with partners
Support in onboarding new Accredited Hosts, e.g. in testing features
Extracting and analyzing data from the Gateway with colleagues in the SLCP team.
Specific qualifications
Knowledge of SLCP’s data hosting & sharing system is strongly preferred
Familiar with various IT concepts and recent developments involving globally distributed systems, remote computing, web applications, IT systems integration, API definition and management, document and relational databases, working with JSON and schema validation
Experience working with external partners and third-party connected systems
Systems knowledge and familiarity with complex databases (working with and manipulating large datasets)
Experience with change management systems and processes
Experience with Atlassian products such as JIRA
Able to understand technological issues and collaborate with IT experts to identify problems, independently solving minor/routine problems and escalating more complex issues as appropriate
o Technical knowledge of, and experience developing, score cards and reporting data insights
o Ability to analyze large data sets, cull relevant insights/interpret trends, and present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner
o Knowledge of data analytical tools/languages Python, R or Tableau
Find more information on: www.slconvergence.org
